Behavioral Health

You Can’t Compete With Bulimia

Binging and purg­ing to main­­tain a com­fort­­able appear­­ance is not a strategy. It is a health problem.

4-minute read

MD REVIEW

Behavioral Health

Cutting Pattern of Self-Injury

Are you prone to cut, burn, or hurt yourself in other ways to cope with emotional stresses? Help is available before it becomes a pattern.

4-minute read

Behavioral Health

Anorexics Don’t See Thin

There are several causes for eating disorders. The solu­tion to anorexia nervosa is not as simple as eating more. Anorexics are trying to look normal.

6-minute read

MD REVIEW

Covid-19

Vaping vs Tobacco Smoking Risks

While doctors struggle to get air into the lungs of COVID-19 patients, smokers inten­tion­ally reduce their capacity. But lungs are not the only harm.

3-minute read

ALERT

Behavioral Health

Avoid Risqué Videos

Have you begun the down­ward spiral into sex addic­tion? Do not allow your­self to become a victim of cybersex.

3-minute read

Oncology

Lungs Cannot Tell The Difference

You might respond negatively if som­eone asks are you a smoker. But if you are fre­quent­ly around smoke, do your lungs know the difference?

2-minute read

OPINION

Behavioral Health

Selfie Culture Syndrome

Snapping self-photos can become addictive. How do you know when it has gotten out of control?

5-minute read

PSYCH REVIEW ‍

Behavioral Health

Managing Your Obsessions

Learn to prioritize. With cognitive beha­vioral therapy, this is possible for those with OCPD and to a lesser degree for someone with OCD.

5-minute read

Orthopedics

Can You Tolerate Opioids?

Much of the debate involves blamestorming — fining manufacturers and punishing physicians. Are patients benefiting or suffering?

5-minute read

MD REVIEW

Cardiology

Common Drugs Effect Body Weight

A consequence of smoking or drug abuse is drama­tically altered diet, which can lead to irregular eating with poor nutrition.

18-minute read

POPULAR ‍

Nutrition

Are Caffeinated Beverages Efficient Thirst-Quenchers?

Caffeine can affect the human body like nicotine and cocaine. What effect do caffeinated beverages have on dehydration?

8-minute read

ALERT

Dermatology

Should Pain Remedies Mimic Opioids?

Opioids quickly address both emotional and physical response to pain. Whatever alternative treatment is offered should do the same.

13-minute read

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